Cyber Security Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 69,400 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Tier 2 SOC analyst to monitor and mitigate threats in real time for critical DoD-related infrastructure in the United States. You will analyze incidents, review logs, and coordinate with teams to reduce impact and restore operations.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, and experience with DoD information systems. A HS diploma or GED is mandatory, with a Bachelor's in IS/Cyber or Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with DoD information systems is required.
• Ability to support 24/7 operations via a shift work schedule.
• Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze threats in real time and respond to cyber alerts.
• Review logs and tool output to investigate security events and escalate as needed.
• Prepare reports and collaborate with team to mitigate threats and restore operations.

Skills

DoD information systems experience

24/7 shift support

Top Secret clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

CSSP Analyst Certification

Tools

ESS

ACAS

DoD SIEM platforms

Job description

Job Number: R0244219

The Opportunity

As a security operations center analyst, you’re in the middle of the action, responding to and mitigating threats in real time. You’re the first line of cyber defense for your organization, and they look to you for guidance on best practices and security measures. We need a Tier 2 SOC analyst like you to help us secure critical infrastructure from the constant onslaught of cyber‑attacks. As a SOC analyst on our team, you’ll monitor and analyze threats, using state‑of‑the‑art tools. You’ll use your cyber‑security skills to monitor, detect, and respond to cyber‑security alerts. You’ll review logs, tool output, and intelligence sources to investigate security events, and follow escalation processes. You’ll identify and recommend improvements. You’ll prepare reports and informational documents and work in a team environment. You’ll work with the team to understand, mitigate, and respond to threats quickly, restoring operations and limiting the impact. You’ll analyze incidents to figure out just how many systems are affected and assist recovery efforts. You’ll combine threat intelligence, event data, and assessments from recent events, and identify patterns to understand attackers’ goals to stop them from succeeding. This is a great opportunity to hone your cyber‑security skills with hands‑on experience in threat assessment and incident response.

You Have

• Experience with DoD information systems
• Ability to support 24/7 operations via a shift work schedule
• Top Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• CSSP Analyst Certification

Nice If You Have

• Experience with DoD STIGs and SRGs and hardening guidance
• Knowledge of ESS, ACAS, and DoD SIEM platforms
• Ability to work well on a team
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering field

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD).

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.